Netgear R8300 Nighthawk X8 Ac5000 Smart Wifi Router User Manual

							The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes about
15 minutes to complete.
To use the NETGEAR installation assistant to automatically set up your router:
1.Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button.
2.Make sure that your computer or WiFi device is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over
WiFi with the preset security settings listed on the label.
If you want to change the router’s WiFi settings, use a wired connection to avoid being
disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
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3.Launch a web browser.
The page that displays depends on whether you accessed the router before or if the the router is connected to
another router or gateway:
•The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to http://www.routerlogin.net
and the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays.
•If the NETGEAR installation assistant detects that the router is connected to another router or gateway, you
are prompted to set up the router in router mode or access point mode. See Automatic Internet Setup With
Two Routers on page 22.
•If you already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your
browser to start the installation process.
4.Follow the onscreen instructions.
The NETGEAR installation assistant guides you through connecting the router to the Internet.
5.If the browser does not display a router page, do the following:
•Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to the router.
•Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is lit.
•Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache.
•Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net.
•If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP
address automatically from the router.
6.If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:
a.Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly.
b.Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.
c.Read Cannot Access the Internet on page 178. If problems persist, register your product and contact NETGEAR
technical support.
When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie
app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
Connect to the Network and Access the Router
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							Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers
You can let the NETGEAR installation assistant set up your router automatically, or you can set up your router
manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the computers and
devices in the network are using the settings described here. If you are connecting only one router to your Internet
connection, see Automatic Internet Setup on page 20.
When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed
to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need the following information to set up your router:
•The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
•ISP login name and password
•Fixed or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)
If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it.When your Internet connection is working, you no
longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to access the Internet.When you start an Internet
application, your router automatically logs you in.
The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes about
15 minutes to complete.
To use the NETGEAR installation assistant to automatically set up your router on a network with
another router:
1.Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button.
2.Make sure that your computer or WiFi device is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over
WiFi with the preset security settings listed on the label.
If you want to change the router’s WiFi settings, use a wired connection to avoid being
disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
Note
3.Launch a web browser.
The page that displays depends on whether you accessed the router before or if the the router is connected to
another router or gateway:
•The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to http://www.routerlogin.net
and the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays.
•If the NETGEAR installation assistant detects that the router is connected to another router or gateway, you
are prompted to set up the router in router mode or access point mode.
•If you already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your
browser to start the installation process.
4.Select the Help Me Choose radio button or Let Me Choose radio button:
•Help Me Choose. If you select this radio button, the NETGEAR installation assistant asks you a few questions
to determine if you should set the router in router mode or access point mode.We recommend that you select
the Help Me Choose radio button.
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							•Let Me Choose. If you select this radio button, you must select the Router Mode radio button or the Access
Point Mode radio button.You can change the mode by running the Setup Wizard again. For more information,
see Use the Internet Setup Wizard on page 26.
5.Follow the onscreen instructions.
The NETGEAR installation assistant guides you through connecting the router to the Internet.
6.If the browser does not display a router page, do the following:
•Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to the router.
•Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is lit.
•Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache.
•Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net.
•If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP
address automatically from the router.
7.If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:
a.Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly.
b.Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.
c.Read Cannot Access the Internet on page 178. If problems persist, register your product and contact NETGEAR
technical support.
When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie
app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
Change the Language
By default, the language is set to Auto.
To change the language:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu.
5.When prompted, click the OK button to confirm this change.
The page refreshes with the language that you selected.
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							Access the RouterWith NETGEAR genie Apps
The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network.The genie app
can help you with the following:
•Automatically repair common WiFi network problems.
•Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and
more.
To use the genie app to access the router:
1.Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at NETGEAR.com/genie.
2.Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
3.Launch the genie app.
The genie app dashboard page displays.
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							3
Specify Your Internet Settings
Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow the genie to detect the Internet
connection when you first access the router with a web browser.You can also customize or specify your Internet settings.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Use the Internet Setup Wizard on page 26
•Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 26
•Specify IPv6 Internet Connections on page 30
•Change the MTU Size on page 43
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							Use the Internet Setup Wizard
You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router.The Setup
Wizard is not the same as the pages that display the first time you connect to your router to set it up.
To use the Setup Wizard:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard.
5.Select the Yes radio button.
If you select the No radio button, you are taken to the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up the Internet
Connection on page 26).
6.Click the Next button.
The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your Internet
configuration.
When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop
genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
You can view or change the router’s Internet connection settings.
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							Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
To specify the Internet connection settings:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.Select Internet.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.For the Does your Internet connection require a login? setting, leave the No radio button selected.
6.If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, type it in the Account Name (If Required)
field.
7.If your Internet connection requires a domain name, type it in the Domain Name (If Required) field.
For the other sections on this page, the default settings usually work, but you can change them.
8.Select an Internet IP Address radio button:
•Get Dynamically from ISP.Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address.Your ISP automatically assigns
these addresses.
•Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that your ISP
assigned.The gateway is the ISP router to which your router connects.
9.Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
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							•Get Automatically from ISP.Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.Your ISP automatically
assigns this address.
•Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the
IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
10.Select a Router MAC Address radio button:
•Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.
•Use Computer MAC Address.The router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you
are now using.You must use the one computer that the ISP allows.
•Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
11.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
12.Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Cannot Access the Internet on page 178.
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login
To view or change the basic Internet setup:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.Select Internet.
5.For the Does your Internet connection require a login? setting, select the Yes radio button.
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							6.From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation method:PPPoE, L2TP, or PPTP.
7.In the Login field, enter the login name that your ISP gave you.
This login name is often an email address.
8.In the Password field, type the password that you use to log in to your Internet service.
9.If your ISP requires a service name, type it in the Service Name (if Required) field.
10.From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually Connect.
11.To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, in the Idle Timeout (In minutes) field, type
the number of minutes.
This is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet
connection. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.
12.Select an Internet IP Address radio button:
•Get Dynamically from ISP.Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address.Your ISP automatically assigns
these addresses.
•Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that your ISP
assigned.The gateway is the ISP router to which your router connects.
13.Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
•Get Automatically from ISP.Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.Your ISP automatically
assigns this address.
•Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the
IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
14.Select a Router MAC Address radio button:
•Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.
•Use Computer MAC Address.The router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you
are now using.You must use the one computer that the ISP allows.
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							•Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
15.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
16.Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Cannot Access the Internet on page 178.
Specify IPv6 Internet Connections
You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if the router does not detect it automatically.
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.
The Basic Settings page displays.
5.From the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type:
•If your ISP did not provide details, select IPv6 Tunnel.
•If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that is in use.
•If your Internet connection does not use PPPoe or DHCP, or is not fixed, but is IPv6, select Auto Config.
Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information. For more information about IPv6 Internet
connection, see the following sections:
•Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 33
•Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 31
•Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection on page 34
•Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection on page 39
•Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection on page 37
•Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection on page 36
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